DOUGLAS, George Bishop of Moray, Right Reverend Mr 1
- Born: About 1546
- Died: 1589(1590) 1
- Buried: Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh, Scotland
User ID: W802
General Notes:
"The sixth Earl had also a natural son George, who was for some time commendator of Arbroath. He is said to have taken a leading part in the murder of David Riccio. He was chosen Bishop of Moray in 1573, and held that office till his death about 1590."
from Scots Peerage (vol 1) 1
Research Notes:
HIS MOTHER
Some suggest that the daughter of James Stewart of Traquair was his mother, but there does not appear to be a consensus on this. All are agreed he was not legitimate.
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